Tag: Citizenship

Categories World

Decision to strip Assange of Ecuadorian citizenship hasn’t come into force, his lawyer tells RT, while preparing an appeal

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The court ruling to nullify the WikiLeaks co-founder’s status as a naturalized Ecuadorian citizen was the result of an orchestrated political trial and must be overturned, Carlos Poveda, Assange’s lawyer, told RT. … Read More >Decision to strip Assange of Ecuadorian citizenship hasn’t come into force, his lawyer tells RT, while preparing an appeal

Categories UK

Assange’s attorney accuses govt of foul play after Ecuador strips WikiLeaks co-founder of citizenship due to ‘unpaid fees’

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Ecuador has revoked Julian Assange’s citizenship, citing alleged inconsistencies with his naturalization documents. A lawyer for the imprisoned publisher claims the decision was made without due process. … Read More >Assange’s attorney accuses govt of foul play after Ecuador strips WikiLeaks co-founder of citizenship due to ‘unpaid fees’

Categories EU

No passports for ‘anti-Semites’? German MP suggests barring those questioning ‘Israel’s existence’ from getting German citizenship

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Those who committed ‘anti-Semitic’ acts should be barred from acquiring German citizenship, an interior policy spokesman for Chancellor Angela Merkel’s party in the Bundestag said ahead of the voting on the issue. … Read More >No passports for ‘anti-Semites’? German MP suggests barring those questioning ‘Israel’s existence’ from getting German citizenship

Categories Op-ed

Gordon Brown is wrong… Britain is already a failed state and should split, not soldier on in this unhappy & antiquated marriage

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The former PM publicly voiced his views on the current trajectory of the UK and feels action needs to be taken to prevent it breaking apart. But the facts and trends suggest that things may be already past the point of no-return. … Read More >Gordon Brown is wrong… Britain is already a failed state and should split, not soldier on in this unhappy & antiquated marriage

Categories Russia

Moscow to ban state officials & military personnel from holding foreign citizenships & residence permits as part of major reform

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has introduced a new bill to ban civil servants and armed forces personnel from holding other allegiances. The measure is set to apply to around one million state employees. … Read More >Moscow to ban state officials & military personnel from holding foreign citizenships & residence permits as part of major reform

Categories World

Ex-Miss Belarus turned MP indicates Minsk could revoke citizenship from Belarusians it labels ‘extremists,’ as protests continue

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MP Maria Vasilevich, a former Miss Belarus, has revealed that the country’s parliament will soon consider depriving Belarusians of their citizenship if they cause “serious harm” to the national interest. … Read More >Ex-Miss Belarus turned MP indicates Minsk could revoke citizenship from Belarusians it labels ‘extremists,’ as protests continue

Categories Russia

In search of new citizens: As natural population declines, Putin signs law simplifying the process to become Russian

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Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday signed a long-awaited law, streamlining the process for a foreigner to obtain Russian citizenship, as the country seeks to attract up to 10 million migrants by 2025. … Read More >In search of new citizens: As natural population declines, Putin signs law simplifying the process to become Russian